Toby Ann Stavisky's posts related to Higher Education

Tatarstan delegation visits Capitol to learn about developing nanotechnology

Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky, Chairwoman of the Higher Education Committee, receives a dish from Farid Hairullovich Mukhametshin, Chairman of the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan and Speaker of the Russian Republic’s Parliament, who was touring the Capitol. Mr. Mukhametshin also toured SUNY Albany’s College of Nanoscale Sciences and Engineering to learn how Tatarstan can develop nanotechnology.

Higher Education Meeting

Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education
Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Chair
10:30 AM, Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Room 510 LOB

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 10:30 - 12:30

Legislative Office Building, Room 510

Room 510 LOB Capitol Hill

Albany, NY 12247

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Location

Legislative Office Building, Room 510

Room 510 LOB Capitol Hill

Albany, NY 12247

United States

42° 39' 5.76" N, 73° 45' 24.84" W

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Senator Stavisky speaks at the New York Student Aid Alliance Lobby Day

December 2009 Newsletter

Posted by Toby Ann Stavisky on Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

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December 2009 Newsletter

Winter Newsletter 2009

Posted by Toby Ann Stavisky on Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

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Winter 2009 Newsletter

Higher Education Meeting

Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education
Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Chair
10:30 AM, Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Room 510 LOB

Event information

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Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 10:30 - 11:30

Legislative Office Building, Room 510

Room 510 LOB New York State Capitol

Albany, NY 12247

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Location

Legislative Office Building, Room 510

Room 510 LOB New York State Capitol

Albany, NY 12247

United States

42° 39' 5.76" N, 73° 45' 24.84" W

See map: Google Maps

Sen. Stavisky speaks about education on The Capitol Pressroom

Posted by Toby Ann Stavisky on Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Sen. Stavisky addresses the questions of whether teachers should be obligated to earn a master's degree in education, what should the emphasis of these programs be, and how best to prepare teachers for the challenges of today's classrooms.

Listen here: http://thecapitolpressroom.org/the-capitol-pressroom-program-for-may-12-2010/ Sen. Stavisky's interview begins at about the 14:30 mark.

Senate passes Stavisky bill requiring transparency for SUNY, CUNY and Higher Education Services Corp. trustees

Posted by Toby Ann Stavisky on Thursday, May 13th, 2010

The New York State Senate unanimously passed Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky’s bill that would increase transparency of the Board of Trustees of the state and city universities and the Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) by making resolutions and board actions available to the public seven days after the meeting.

Senate passes Stavisky bill ensuring objectivity of Board of Trustees at SUNY and CUNY

Posted by Toby Ann Stavisky on Thursday, May 13th, 2010

The State Senate passed Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky’s bill, S1736B, ensuring the objectivity of SUNY and CUNY Trustees by limiting the appointments to those who do not work directly for the Governor or Mayor.